Or Foundling. They are one and the same. A child with no parents.

HEATHCLIFFE

And yes. He was a figment of Emily’s mind but writers write about what they know.

Heathcliffe is the Byron of fiction. Mad. Bad. Dangerous to know. THE ANTI-HERO.

BTW. May I humbly suggest that you read the book rather than form an opinion via wiki or films ?

It is begins brilliantly through the point of view of a total outsider who finds himself confronted by a strange and sullen family.

I want to do the obvious Kate Bush but…..